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T-44C FTD Deliveries

February 9, 2015

The United States Navy and CAE USA have officially inaugurated two new T-44C flight training devices delivered by CAE. The simulators are the first two of six new training devices that will be delivered by CAE to support comprehensive T-44C aircrew training services for the US Navy, Marine Corps and...

The Training Evolution

February 8, 2015

Robert Moorman

Ft. Rucker, Alabama is the primary flight training base for Army aviators. Robert W. Moorman explores how training there has evolved over the years, including some candid historical perceptions and comparisons from the Vietnam era.

From Monitors to Mobiles to Wearables

November 4, 2014

Rick Adams

Instructors are being untethered, and visual displays are becoming the new fashion statement. Rick Adams looks at the evolution of visualization, motion refinement, and instructor mobility.

UAS Training 2.0

November 3, 2014

Marty Kauchak

Group Editor Marty Kauchak journeyed to Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico and reports on the US Air Force MQ-1 and -9 training programs. Kauchak also examines new developments in the UAS training domain.

Gaming Ground

November 1, 2014

Chuck Weirauch

Gaming technologies are improving exponentially; costs are coming down. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch writes from GameTech with the latest.

Environment or Training: Sometimes It’s Both

August 22, 2014

Chuck Weirauch

Working at the intersection of cockpit environment and training USAFSAM leverages research to develop environmental and training solutions for optimal pilot performance. Chuck Weirauch reports.

Gearing Up for the Pacific Pivot

August 1, 2014

Chuck Weirauch

As the US turns its attention to the Pacific, the Services language and cultural centers are adjusting programs to reflect changing priorities. MS&T’s Chuck Weirauch writes.

The Army Aviation Centre at Middle Wallop

August 1, 2014

Dim Jones

The AAC provides training for Army Air Corps personnel of all ranks. Europe Editor Dim Jones recounts his visit to the Centre.

Continental Training Connections

June 16, 2014

Rick Adams

Europe’s collaborative helicopter training community is keeping current with its customers, adapting to new configurations and missions. Rick Adams visited key sites in France, Italy, and the UK for a look at the latest simulation technology.